WHAT IS A GUILD CERTIFIED FELDENKRAIS PRACTITIONER^CM?
(from the website of the FELDENKRAIS Center of Chicago. Used by permission.)

In North America, all Feldenkrais practitioners are certified by the Feldenkrais Guild® of North America. All Guild certified practitioners have received at least 800 hours of training, over three or four years, in an accredited Feldenkrais Teachers Training Program. In addition, to maintain certification, practitioners must meet continuing education requirements and adhere to the Guild's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

During training, practitioners learn about the theoretical background of the Feldenkrais Method® and receive hands-on training in the Method. Since the Method integrates theory from a variety of scientific fields (including Newtonian mechanics, physics, neurophysiology, biology, movement development, and learning theories), training incorporates aspects of these areas into the sessions. Throughout the training period, practitioners gain a deep understanding of the formation of movement and body function. As they become aware of their own movement, they become astute observers of movement in others and gain the ability to teach others how to enlarge their awareness and movement skills.

TRAIN IN HOUSTON TO BECOME A GUILD CERTIFIED FELDENKRAIS PRACTITIONER^CM

^{As of April, 2008, there are only about 24 active Feldenkrais teachers in all of Texas.  If you live in Houston, a city of 4.5 million people, there are only three (3) active practitioners!  This situation is about to change!}

^{Beginning in May, 2010, HOUSTON, TEXAS will be the site of a fully accredited Feldenkrais Training Program for Teacher/Practitioner Certification.  The Educational Directors and Trainers will be Paul Rubin and Julie Casson Rubin, of the Institute for the Study of Somatic Education (ISSE).  The Houston organizer is MaryBeth Smith, of the Feldenkrais Center of Houston.  The training will encompass 160 days spread over four years, 2010-2013.  There are three training segments scheduled each year, in May (15 days), September, (15 days), and November-December (10 days).} 

^{If you are interested in becoming a Feldenkrais teacher, or know of someone who might be, please contact MaryBeth Smith at 713.622.8794, or info@houfeldenkrais.com for dates and details, and for a schedule of introductory workshops.}